December 9 a complaint about outdoor burning at an address on 288th Street in rural Lindstrom was looked into, and a Lakes Area Police officer found animal carcasses in and around the fire pit. Incident reported about 1:30 a.m. The DNR is being brought into the case.Thursday, December 13, 2018

Several years ago the North Branch and Wyoming Police Departments committed to be part of a new records management network, access guidelines and mobile data availability agreement with the county sheriff’s department. Lakes Area Police preferred other vendors and desired more control over its own equipment and over its computerized systems-- and did not commit to what is called the “ProPhoenix Project.”Thursday, December 13, 2018

December 1 there was a crash at #30 and County Road 19, that sent a few people to be checked out for injuries. One driver cited for careless driving for weather conditions, which were whiteout and icy that day. There were many reports-- in the southern third of the county basically--- of cars off roadways, hitting trees and sliding into ditches but no serious injury reported.Thursday, December 6, 2018

A single vehicle crash in Taylors Falls Nov. 18 sent the lone driver to the hospital. The deputy following up, got a search warrant for a blood draw at Regions Medical Center after the suspect was transported, and charges will be considered for DUI dependent on the sample. The car hit a pole at Bench and First about 7 p.m.Thursday, November 22, 2018